Police Dog Tracks Down Missing, Injured Woman In Lake County

LAKE COUNTY, IL — A police dog in Lake County helped locate a missing and endangered woman Thursday night.

Lake County Sheriff's Office K9 Loki was called to assist with the report of a woman who attempted self-harm and had went missing from a home in the 38000 block of North Villa Court in unincorporated Lake Villa at about 7:30 p.m., according to a news release from the sheriff's office.

Loki and Deputy Kevin Lowe responded to the scene to help look for the injured and endangered woman, who police say had deep cuts to her arms and had fled on foot before officers arrived, according to authorities.

After arriving, Loki tracked toward the woman and located her in the neighborhood next to a neighbor’s garage. The woman was transported to an area hospital for her injuries and a mental health evaluation, according to the news release.